Description of the study:

The purpose of this project is to assess the effects of Metformin on insulin sensitivity (which helps prevent progression to type 2 diabetes), weight loss and lipids such as cholesterol. This study runs for 6 months and involves taking an oral study medication or placebo for this period. The participant is required to visit the study centre 4 times for medical assessments and observations.

Inclusion criteria: 
- Aged between 45 and 65 years 
- No use of systemic hormones in the past 3 months 
- A BMI >30kg/m2 and <40kg/m2 and a waist circumference >88cm 
- Post menopausal 
- In good health

Ethics Approval: 
Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee-MUHREC Project Number: CF10/1417 – 2010000757 (WHP 2010/9)

Geographical location of study: 
Prahran

Principal Investigator:
Professor Susan Davis

Contact details: 
For more information please contact us on: Phone: (03) 9903 0820 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website:http://womenshealth.med.monash.edu.au

Content updated 6 October 2010